ABOUT US

Travel is personal. So are we.

Founded in Vancouver in 2016, Guide Me Away brings personal care and experienced advice to travel planning. We get to know you, understand what matters and create a trip that feels like yours.

Fifty countries in, and still taking notes

Lia Hershkovitz brings more than twenty years in travel and experiences across over fifty countries to Guide Me Away. She’s travelled for work, for curiosity and, these days, with her young daughter alongside her—giving her a whole new appreciation for the details that make a family trip work.

She founded Guide Me Away in Vancouver in 2016 with a simple belief: a memorable trip starts with understanding the people taking it. The family gathering where every generation feels considered. The resort that suits you so well you’re already talking about coming back. The honeymoon with room to slow down and enjoy being together.

That belief still shapes how Lia and her team plan today. They get to know you, offer honest advice and bring the details together with care—so you can remember the trip and forget the planning.

Our Team

One advisor who knows your trip A team behind them.

Get to know the person planning your trip. Your dedicated advisor brings personal care and honest recommendations, backed by a team who share their experience, connections and love of travel.

Founder & CEO

Lia Hershkovitz

Travel Advisor

Charlene Johnston

Disney Travel Specialist

Diana Gettner

Travel Advisor

Shelly Briggs

Our Values & Mission

Four things we hold to

01

Experience that counts

Our own travels and trusted local connections help us recommend the places and experiences that suit you.

02

Honest advice

We help you decide where to spend, where to save and which details will make a difference to your trip.

03

Your needs matter

From dietary requirements to mobility needs, we ask early, check arrangements with suppliers and explain what’s possible.

04

Let’s talk your way

Plan in English, Spanish or Hebrew, with an advisor who makes it easy to ask questions and feel understood.

Technology

The best travel experiences look effortless because someone made them that way.

Behind every Guide Me Away journey is a suite of best-in-class tools that let us focus entirely on you — faster responses, beautifully crafted itineraries, and a planning process so smooth you’ll barely notice it’s happening.

FROM OUR TRAVELERS

Good trips. Happy travellers.

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Anna Ruth
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Shelly organized such a great trip for us! It was such a good deal and everything was just perfect! Will 100% use them again.
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D0oGLe
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Best experience with a travel agency ever. Lia was phenomenal. She helped in every aspect of our destination wedding. She really knows how to find exactly what you are looking for
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Eliya Be'er
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I had the most incredible experience traveling with Guide Me Away to Rivera Maya, Mexico! 🇲🇽 Smooth transfers, luxury accommodation, and excellent client services. Thank you, Shelly!
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Madison Blomly
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Shelly is so awesome and helpful! I truly felt like I was taken care of through my booking process. I recommend Guide Me Away 100% for all of your travel needs❤️❤️
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Linda Briggs
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Wonderful service from people who know their stuff. Will only book through Guide Me Away.
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Holly Fisher
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Shelly helped us book flights to South Africa as well as plan our entire trip to Mexico. She took all of the stress out of it and we were able to relax knowing that everything was taken care of. We will be using her for all of our future travel arrangements.
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taneisha woods
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Thank you Shelly! Having someone literally able to guide you every step of the way AND listen to your needs and respect your wishes is RARE. So thankful for her level of organization, communication, and recommendations. Felt like planning with a friend by the end of it🎉
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Silas Mikaela
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Shelly is amazing. She planned our trip to Mexico. She's organized and easy to work with. I know I can trust her to make sure I'm getting the best deal and the trip goes smoothly.
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Mia Kaye
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Guide me away is always so helpful when planning trips. Lia and the team have helped take the stress off of me finding my own flights at the best cost and the best route available. Will continue to use them for trips to come!!

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Ready to Plan Your Trip?

Travel to any corner of the world, without going around in circles.

Founder & CEO

Lia Hershkovitz

With more than twenty years in travel and over fifty countries visited, Lia specializes in family, multigenerational and complex custom journeys. She combines firsthand knowledge with honest advice and plans around how people genuinely want to spend their time away.

Languages: English and Hebrew

Travel Advisor

Charlene Johnston

Charlene specializes in cruises, all-inclusive vacations and multigenerational travel. Her journeys have taken her through the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Mexico and beyond — often while travelling across three generations of her own family. She listens carefully and recommends experiences that fit each client’s travel style.

Language: English · Favourite way to travel: cruising with family

Disney Travel Specialist

Diana Gettner

Diana has visited every Disney park worldwide and specializes in Disney vacations and cruises for families. A former airline-industry professional, mother and traveller to twenty-seven countries, she understands both the magic and logistics required to make a family trip work beautifully.

Languages: English and Spanish · Knows every Disney park worldwide

Travel Advisor

Shelly Briggs

Shelly specializes in all-inclusive vacations, destination weddings and family escapes. With a background in customer service, sales, marketing and travel operations, she brings warmth and organization to every file. She helps clients move from too many possibilities to one trip that genuinely fits.

Languages: English and Hebrew · Always searching for: a great local restaurant